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Lexington Schools Recognize Several Community Partners
Lexington Schools Recognize Several Community Partners
To begin each monthly meeting, the Lexington School Board takes a moment to recognize teachers, students, or individuals and groups within the LCS community that make a significant impact on the district’s day-to-day operations. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
More Thoughts On Gold Star Memorial
More Thoughts On Gold Star Memorial
The consensus among folks who have commented publicly on Lexington City Council’s recent decision to approve a Gold Star Memorial is that they support the concept of honoring families in our community who have lost loved ones in military conflicts. Everyone appears to be supportive of the idea of such a memorial – just not necessarily at the proposed site at Jordans Point Park. 05/10/2023 12:00 AM
18-Year-Old Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash
18-Year-Old Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash
05/08/2023 08:37 AM
Government Notices
Government Notices
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
DEI Comments Draw Fire
DEI Comments Draw Fire
State Diversity Officer Speaks At VMI Event 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Supervisors OK Budget, Tax Rates
Supervisors OK Budget, Tax Rates
With little discussion Monday, the Rockbridge County Board of Supervisors approved a general fund budget for fiscal year 2024 that includes equalized real estate and personal property car tax rates. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
RARA Marks 50 Years
RARA Marks 50 Years
The Rockbridge Area Relief Association celebrated 50 years of providing assistance to needy families in the community Saturday. Rain had been in the forecast, but the sun came out for the event. In this picture volunteer Sandra Hayslette prepares a sno-cone for two young attendees. For more photos of this event, see page 4. (Joann Ware photo) 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Hope House Makes Pitch
Hope House Makes Pitch
Drug Recovery Project Seeks Area Support 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Blue Ridge Y Responds To Concerns
Blue Ridge Y Responds To Concerns
Local Y Employee Resigns 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Bunting Visits For Ceremony
Bunting Visits For Ceremony
Former Virginia Military Institute superintendent Lt. Gen. Josiah Bunting III greets a guest at a ceremony last month recognizing his recent contributions to VMI’s archives. Twenty-six containers of Bunting’s papers, ranging from his time as a VMI cadet in the 1960s through 2020, were donated to VMI. Bunting served as VMI’s superintendent from 1995 to 2003 and oversaw the school’s transition to coeducation. For the story on his papers and his visit to Lexington, see page B7. (VMI photo by Lexie West) 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Highway Marker OK’d For Green Book Sites
Highway Marker OK’d For Green Book Sites
A new state historical marker has been approved for downtown Lexington. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Walton New Kling Principal
Walton New Kling Principal
Veteran Educator Joins Division 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Talk On Marshall’s Friends To Highlight Open House
Talk On Marshall’s Friends To Highlight Open House
The George C. Marshall Foundation will host its annual community open house in honor of the 59th anniversary of the dedication of its building in Lexington on Sunday, May 7, at 1:30 p.m. at its building on VMI post. Activities include tours of the library and archives, artifact show-and-tell, games, door prizes, and refreshments. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
RARA Celebration
RARA Celebration
The Rockbridge Area Relief Association celebrated its 50th anniversary this past Saturday at its headquarters at the Piovano building on Spotswood Drive. A tasty assortment of nibbles was provided by Ladles & Linens. Pronto served up sfogliatelle and cannoli for dessert. Beer was supplied by Devils Backbone and wine by Sassaia. Datz Us Ramblers were on hand for musical entertainment and activities such as face painting and a bounce house were available for the children in attendance. The organization provides food through its Neighborhood Grocery (formerly known as the food pantry) and offers assistance for people who are struggling to pay their bills. (Joann Ware photos) 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Carroll Named City Attorney For Lexington
Carroll Named City Attorney For Lexington
As of April 20, Jeremy Carroll is no longer Lexington’s interim city attorney, as City Council voted to appoint him to the role of city attorney. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Planners Propose Lot Width Change
Planners Propose Lot Width Change
Issue Arose During Echelon Discussion 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Wallace Praised As She Retires From RACS
Wallace Praised As She Retires From RACS
Rose Wallace retired from the Rockbridge Area Community Services Board Feb. 28 after 15 years of service. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Lexington School Board Considers Nutritional Policies
Lexington School Board Considers Nutritional Policies
Lexington City Schools is ensuring that students have access to nutritional resources as the School Board considers two updated nutritional policies. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Taylor Sentenced In Shooting Incident
Taylor Sentenced In Shooting Incident
Tracey Taylor, 47, of Buena Vista was sentenced in Buena Vista Circuit Court last Thursday, receiving a sentence of nine years for two felony charges, with all but 14 months suspended. She also received fines for a pair of misdemeanor convictions. 05/03/2023 12:00 AM
Columbia Gas Begins City Project
Columbia Gas Begins City Project
Columbia Gas began work this month on the McCorkle Drive replacement project, according to Lexington officials. The work is expected to continue through mid-August. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
Buena Vista’s City Clerk Retires
Buena Vista’s City Clerk Retires
The familiar, friendly face that has greeted visitors to the Buena Vista city manager’s office the past 13 years has left the municipal building. Dawn Wheeler is also no longer taking minutes at City Council meetings. 04/26/2023 12:00 AM
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